The second half of the SMS Grup Efeler League began with matches from the 14th round, and in one of them, Halkbank recorded another convincing victory. In the "TVF Ziraat Bankkart Volleyball Salonu" hall, the team from Ankara defeated ON Hotels Alanya Belediye with3:1 (25:23, 25:18, 27:29, 25:17)and continued their stable run in the championship.
With this success, Halkbank recorded their 12th victory since the start of the season and accumulated 32 points, solidifying their position among the leaders.
Individual performance – Halkbank
| Player | Points | +/- | Aces | Blocks | Positive Reception | Perfect Reception | Attack Efficiency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matey Kaziyski | 20 | +14 | 4 | - | 50% | 25% | 68% |
| Yoandy Leal | 23 | +17 | 3 | 1 | 35% | 15% | 62% |
| Aleksandar Sliwka | - | - | - | - | 75% | 50% | - |
Matey Kaziyski once again demonstrated his class
– 20 points, excellent attacking efficiency (68%), and a significant contribution from serves with 4 aces.
Yoandy Leal was the top scorer with 23 points and +17, distinguishing himself not only in attack but also with 3 aces and 1 block. The inclusion of the new signing Aleksandar Slivka solely for reception in the third and fourth sets yielded excellent results
– 75% positive and 50% perfect reception, which stabilized the hosts' game in crucial moments.
Alanya Belediyespor – individual performance
| Player | Points |
|---|---|
| Bardia Saadat | 20 |
| Abdullah Cam | 15 |
| Batuhan Avci | 15 |
For the guests from Alanya, Bardia Saadat was the top scorer with 20 points, but his efforts were not enough to cause an upset. The team managed to take the third set, but in the remaining parts, they fell short in key elements
– serve and attack.
For the second consecutive match, Tsvetan Sokolov did not appear in the game, which logically raised suspicions of an injury, although there is no official statement from the club on the matter. Another Bulgarian took part in Alanya's squad – former national setter Georgi Seganov, who played in the first three sets.
Halkbank showed squad depth and stability in all elements, which brought them a logical success and a strong start to the second half of the championship.
